Oscar Pistorius, convicted of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp 10 years ago, has just been paroled in South Africa. Leaving prison on Friday (January 5), the former Paralympian, now 37, will live under strict conditions until his sentence expires in 2029. His parole falls under South African law, which enables all offenders to be considered … Read more
I believe most people would agree that parenting is hard. Parents probably would agree more, but also people who don’t have kids yet, I am sure, wouldn’t argue. Looking from the outside, seeing parents who are our friends or relatives – well, it looks really exhausting. So it’s no surprise that sometimes it’s hard to … Read more
Sharing chores between household members can make tackling them way easier. That’s why couples living together often do, whether following the traditional gender roles or not. This redditor and his girlfriend chose to assume such roles with him being the provider, covering 90% of the bills and taking care of all sorts of maintenance and … Read more
A widower who won $60,000 AUS ($40,890 USD) in the lotto had his pension cut off as the winnings were considered income, highlighting the dark side of winning a fortune. Frank Kemmler, a 70-year-old man from Adelaide, Australia, informed his family that they were all going on an exciting holiday after news came that he … Read more
Back in my day, kids used to stomp around in their Moon Shoes, jump over their Skip-Its until their ankles were swollen and cover their arms with slap bracelets to show off their amazing fashion sense. It’s only natural for childhood favorites from “back in the day” to become much less popular over time, but … Read more
Few things will get you into the holiday spirit like getting a Christmas tree or putting up an advent calendar. But if you are looking to add extra coziness to your home, consider making something yourself, too. Not only will this add personality to your display, but crafting with loved ones is an excellent way … Read more
When children decide that they disagree with the gender they were born in, there comes a process that poses challenges for them and the people close to them alike. No matter how much parents love and accept their child, there are still quite a few adjustments they need to make in a situation like this, … Read more
Keeping receipts in the form of text messages is a popular way to defend yourself against false claims that might be detrimental to your reputation. However, such receipts can also be used against you, especially those that might expose your deepest and darkest secrets. One must always be careful when getting too personal while talking … Read more
There’s a Facebook group called ‘No Ordinary Eyes‘ and it’s a gold mine for anyone interested in the days gone by. According to the community’s ‘About’ section, it encourages people to share fashion, street, and documentary photos from the past that “capture the essence of life and humanity in all its highs and lows.” And … Read more
Life is full of temptations. But when we know there will be negative consequences, we can learn to resist. Eating that entire cake in one sitting will inevitably lead to a tummy ache, and staying up until 3am will leave you feeling drained tomorrow. And if you send your ex an embarrassing message, it just … Read more